This presentation will discuss the potential of art therapy techniques to support emotional regulation for children with a history of neurodevelopmental disabilities, trauma, and/or mental health challenges. Rebekah & Carolyn will present a brief art therapy program that was developed to reduce anxiety for autistic children and discuss how a similar program may be adapted…

In this workshop, we will delve into strategies for combating learned helplessness in young individuals. Our focus will be twofold: examining the factors that contribute to the development of learned helplessness in youth, and exploring the concept of learned optimism as its antithesis. Laura Thro M.P.S. focuses on healing after trauma by utilizing restorative and transformational…

In this workshop we will explore the current issues related to behavioral challenges of school age children. Participants will explore the nature of challenging behaviors and effective interventions while inspiring change in those behaviors. The catalyst of this workshop will be an emphasis on nurturing and encouragement as a means to motivate change. Jimmie has over…

Part one of this two-part series focuses on youth ages 0-9.  Please note: Part two of this series (on April 18) addresses ages 10-18. Consent is complex and this workshop will give participants the tools to make sure youth understand consent even when they have experienced sexual abuse themselves. Participants will increase their understanding of…

As many of us know, being a foster or adopted child can bring up many conflicted and complex feelings, and connection is at the core of helping develop posttraumatic growth in each child. Noticing a child's behaviors as emotional dysregulation can help us as parents and professionals show up with more compassion and understanding to…

Please join Angela Tucker for a three-part webinar series designed for adoption agencies (staff and families), child-welfare organizations and conferences. Transracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family, but it is often the child who bears the brunt of navigating the complexity of the experience. It is critical that caregivers and parents understand…

Human trafficking can seem like an issue that happens in distant countries, but both sex and labor trafficking happen in Minnesota every day. Young people are at increased risk of being trafficked, making it crucial that the adults in their lives understand the issue. Learn about human trafficking, how it happens, signs to watch for,…

Please join us for a workshop in which we will explore ways to engage and empower youth in their own independent living plan. Kim Lemcke from DHS will provide tools and resources for county and tribal workers. She will also provide foster parents with ways to assist foster youth in navigating a successful transition to…

Please join Angela Tucker for a three-part webinar series designed for adoption agencies (staff and families), child-welfare organizations and conferences. Transracial caregiving is a multifaceted journey for the entire family, but it is often the child who bears the brunt of navigating the complexity of the experience. It is critical that caregivers and parents understand…

The last of two sessions will focus on youth ages 10-18.  Please note: Part one of this series (on April 3) addresses ages 0-9. Consent is complex and this workshop will give participants the tools to make sure youth understand consent even when they have experienced sexual abuse themselves. Participants will increase their understanding of…